With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lotte lamp shade you’re looking for. Each lotte lamp shade for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
ceramic,
plastic and
cord. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lotte lamp shade, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each lotte lamp shade bearing
Mid-Century Modern or
Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lotte lamp shade over the years, but those crafted by
Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.